International Students
Cost and Fees

Estimating the cost of a year at Carleton will vary depending on your program of study and lifestyle preferences. The chart below will give you a general idea of what you should expect to spend over the course of a year while living in Ottawa, but actual costs will vary depending on your personal needs. The approximate costs are given in Canadian dollars and are based on a 12-month period unless otherwise noted.

TUITION FEE ESTIMATOR

When planning to pay for your university education in Canada, it’s important to explore all of the funding options that are available to you from all sources. Please note that funding from Carleton (including teaching assistantships, research assistantships and scholarships) is limited to only a few outstanding international applicants.

INTERNATIONAL FUNDING

*Tuition and ancillary fees are estimates and include international student fees and the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) fee for 12 months.

** If your registration status is full-time, the U-Pass (Universal Transit Pass) amount is included in your fall term fees. The U-Pass is for current students only. Dependents will be required to buy a PRESTO card or use bus tickets. octranspo.com

Note: International student tuition fees are subject to an annual increase of 5% to 8% pending Board approval. Students may be required to register in the summer term and will be subject to the appropriate tuition fee for that term. Official tuition fee information is available on the Student Accounts Receivable website.

Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 International Graduate Tuition Fees

*A senior citizen is any person 60 years of age and over as of the last day for late registration.

*A senior citizen is any person 60 years of age and over as of the last day for late registration.

The University reserves the right to change fees and refund policies without notice. Please take a moment to review the tuition fee notes. Your actual tuition fees may vary and are subject to change. Your specific situation and charges may vary. Please use this as a guideline and review your student account, Calculate Amount to Pay page during your registration process.

How are my fees calculated?

Graduate fees are based upon your admission status. Graduate students admitted as a full-time student are charged the full-time rate regardless of the number of billing hours they are registered in.

Graduate students admitted as part-time students are charged the part-time rate and is dependant on the number of billing hours they are registered in.

What is a billing hour?

The billing hour for a particular course is usually equal to the academic credit value for the course. Some exceptions include thesis/research work and certain intensive language courses. To see a summary of your billing and academic credit values, view the Add/Drop page on Carleton Central.

How do I calculate my fees?

If you are a full-time graduate student, find the appropriate amount in the full-time table above. If you are a part-time graduate student and know the number of billing hours you plan to take, find the appropriate amount in the part-time table above.

Once you are registered, you can select ‘Calculate Amount to Pay’ on Carleton Central to view your total account balance.

Miscellaneous Fees

Included in the amounts quoted above are the following miscellaneous fees. Carleton University uses a portion of every student’s fees, as approved by the Board of Governors, to support services on campus. Fees for campus services are not use-based. Students are not eligible for a refund if they do not use one or more of the campus services. The limited exceptions to this rule are noted on the main fee page.

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